Name: 39Y9421 IBM 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive Backplane Board for x3550 Server
Brand: IBM
SKU: 39Y9421
Price: 146.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 2.5-inch SAS Hard Drive Backplane Board for x3550 servers serves as a crucial link between SAS hard drives and the server's main system. It fits directly into compatible x3550 models and supports high-speed data exchanges, ensuring drives operate efficiently and reliably within enterprise server setups.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	39Y9421
Alternate Part Number	39Y9421-15-CT

Technical Information
Compatibility	IBM System x3550

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This IBM 2.5-inch SAS Hard Drive Backplane Board is built for IBM x3550 servers, enabling smooth and secure connections for SAS hard drives. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it ensures stable communication between drives and the server motherboard. Engineered for IT professionals managing server hardware, it simplifies drive installation and maintenance while preserving system integrity. Its robust design helps reduce connection errors and downtime. Key Features Ensures consistent SAS drive connectivity within x3550 models Supports hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS drives for easy upgrades Designed to handle high data transfer rates typical in server operations Built with durable components to withstand continuous server use Compatible with standard IBM x3550 server configurations This backplane board typically appears in server racks hosting critical applications and data storage. It plays a key role in maintaining system performance and reliability by providing solid connections to SAS drives. Users benefit from fewer drive failures and simplified hardware management thanks to this component.

Use Cases
The IBM 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive Backplane Board is primarily implemented within IBM x3550 server environments, where reliable data throughput and drive connectivity are critical. It is well-suited for enterprise IT infrastructures that demand consistent performance in storage-intensive applications and virtualization setups. How It's Used: Deployed in data center racks running IBM x3550 servers to maintain optimal SAS drive connectivity under heavy I/O workloads. Used by IT administrators managing virtualization clusters that require stable and high-speed access to multiple 2.5-inch SAS drives. Integrated within enterprise storage arrays for database hosting where continuous uptime and data integrity are essential. Implemented in remote office server deployments to support scalable storage needs while minimizing hardware downtime. Facilitates edge computing nodes requiring compact and durable storage backplanes to handle localized data processing. This backplane board enhances operational efficiency by ensuring secure physical and data connections for SAS drives, which is critical for maintaining server performance. Its compatibility with the x3550 platform supports scalable storage configurations that can adapt to evolving enterprise workloads.

39Y9421 IBM 2.5-Inch SAS Hard Drive Backplane Board for x3550 Server

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Miscellaneous

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases